Wage and hour cases in Long Beach at a glance
Employers in Long Beach account for 226 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 155 of which found violations (69%). Employers agreed to pay $2,996,776 in back wages to 1,842 workers, and $77,164 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 1 cases closed with $0 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ($718,655), Health Care and Social Assistance ($710,157), Transportation and Warehousing ($418,833).
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| Employer | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church's Chicken Best American Hospitality, Inc. | Jan 14, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B-Z Disposal Services, Inc. | Jan 7, 2005 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pacific Works Management | Jan 3, 2005 | 33 violations | $1,591 | 33 | 0 |
| The Original Party Pantry | Dec 21, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fantastic Burgers | Nov 18, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dr. James D. Leo MD | Nov 16, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northgate Gonzalez Supermarket | Nov 16, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quizno's Classic Subs | Nov 15, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upward Bound Program | Nov 15, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunwood Doors | Nov 8, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Super Me Super Mex Mexican Restaurants, Inc. | Nov 8, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | $495 |
| Super Mex Mexican Restaurants | Nov 8, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Super Mex Mexican Restaurants | Nov 8, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Firestone West Coast (torrance) | Oct 29, 2004 | 5 violations | $9,048 | 4 | 0 |
| Firestone West Coast (torrance) | Sep 17, 2004 | 5 violations | $6,038 | 4 | 0 |
| Auto Mac Parking | Sep 16, 2004 | 3 violations | $1,337 | 2 | 0 |
| Golden Start Family Restaurant, Inc. | Sep 13, 2004 | 1 violation | $335 | 1 | 0 |
| Arco Gas | Aug 24, 2004 | 16 violations | $8,349 | 15 | 0 |
| Randy Herndon Plumbing & Heating | Jul 31, 2004 | 5 violations | $11,532 | 4 | 0 |
| TA Chen Int'l (CA) Corp. | May 25, 2004 | 43 violations | $35,737 | 41 | 0 |
| Fiesta Auto Insurance | May 24, 2004 | 26 violations | $6,194 | 24 | 0 |
| Barwil Agency Barwil Agencies (N.A.) Inc. | Feb 3, 2004 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apex Builders | Jan 20, 2004 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| International Meat Processor | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Molina healthcare | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glass House Camarillo Cultivating | not stated | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Long Beach
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.C.S Translations | 1 | $700,000 | 293 | Jan 5, 2008 |
| Caminante Trucking | 2 | $324,726 | 124 | Dec 22, 2016 |
| HCT Fine Carpentry, Inc. | 1 | $261,222 | 76 | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Vernon Way Care Home/Walton View Care Home | 1 | $167,389 | 2 | Apr 6, 2008 |
| Sonik Commercial Services | 1 | $166,630 | 22 | Nov 7, 2011 |
| Heritage Board & Care Inc | 4 | $126,366 | 21 | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Paragon Building Maintenance, Inc. | 1 | $101,753 | 15 | Dec 29, 2010 |
| MJM Facility Support Services | 1 | $71,569 | 14 | Aug 13, 2021 |
| AmyTony Homes | 1 | $69,501 | 17 | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Tyler Residential Care VII | 1 | $62,982 | 4 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| De Leon Homes LLC | 1 | $49,018 | 13 | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Rakkan Ramen | 1 | $47,669 | 83 | Dec 31, 2022 |
| Hokkaido Seafood Restaurant | 1 | $43,778 | 51 | Jan 6, 2011 |
| Market Transport, Ltd. | 1 | $43,329 | 10 | Feb 28, 2016 |
| Hillside Enterprises | 2 | $39,592 | 215 | Jun 15, 2013 |
| Onsite Labor | 1 | $38,752 | 76 | Jul 23, 2008 |
| Villa Maria Care Center | 1 | $38,672 | 14 | Feb 26, 2011 |
| TA Chen Int'l (CA) Corp. | 1 | $35,737 | 41 | May 25, 2004 |
| Tyler Residential V | 1 | $35,071 | 4 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| Long Beach Car Wash | 1 | $29,522 | 26 | Nov 29, 2010 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | $49,472 | 17 |
| 2023 | 11 | 10 | $67,437 | 29 |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | $57,945 | 87 |
| 2021 | 6 | 6 | $79,822 | 23 |
| 2020 | 8 | 4 | $288,124 | 113 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | $2,448 | 3 |
| 2018 | 9 | 8 | $35,894 | 17 |
| 2017 | 19 | 13 | $19,677 | 141 |
| 2016 | 9 | 5 | $285,457 | 90 |
| 2015 | 10 | 8 | $56,943 | 81 |
| 2014 | 14 | 11 | $170,171 | 127 |
| 2013 | 10 | 9 | $126,981 | 253 |
| 2012 | 15 | 8 | $141,111 | 55 |
| 2011 | 11 | 9 | $271,990 | 98 |
| 2010 | 9 | 6 | $233,042 | 114 |
| 2009 | 4 | 2 | $28,764 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 7 | $935,809 | 397 |
| 2007 | 11 | 9 | $23,529 | 27 |
| 2006 | 22 | 13 | $27,578 | 21 |
| 2005 | 9 | 5 | $16,012 | 54 |
| 2004 | 20 | 13 | $78,570 | 95 |
Your rights in Long Beach
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Long Beach are owed the state minimum wage of $16.90 in 2026 or the higher local rate, overtime after 8 hours in a day, an hour of pay for each missed meal or rest period, and up to 30 days of wages when final pay is late. Claims go to the Labor Commissioner or to Superior Court, three years back, four under the Unfair Competition Law. Our Long Beach employment law page covers the local offices and deadlines. Free, confidential review: (800) 371-3088.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement database, California cases through Sep 6, 2026. County is assigned from the city on the case. Back to the wage theft tracker.
About this data: Cases come from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division enforcement database (WHD compliance actions concluded since fiscal year 2005, California employers only), published by the Department of Labor and reloaded here every month. "Back wages" are amounts the employer agreed to pay at the close of the investigation; "penalties" are civil money penalties assessed. An investigation that found no violation is listed as such. The database does not include California Labor Commissioner cases or private lawsuits. This page is general information, not legal advice about your situation.